Seiffen/Erzgebirge, Sachsen, Deutschland
10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 1,674 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) is a 10.3-mile loop route in Seiffen/Erzgebirge, Sachsen, Deutschland, gaining 1,674 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 97 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 373 feet at an average 4.7% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.
| Distance | 10.3 mi (16.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,674 ft (510 m) |
| Average gain | 162 ft per mile (31 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 2.3 mi, 409 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 24.5% |
| Runnable | 66% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Steady descent |
| Difficulty score | 9.4 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 4% |
| Mild uphill | 31% |
| Moderate uphill | 16% |
| Steep uphill | 6% |
| Mild downhill | 16% |
| Moderate downhill | 15% |
| Steep downhill | 12% |
Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) has 1,674 ft (510 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 67.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 409 ft (125 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.
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